Bleachers, you and forever | Song Review

Bleachers, led by Jack Antonoff, make a compelling return with “you and forever,” the promo single for their fifth LP, everyone for ten minutes.

Those lyrics are intense, Bleachers.  We’d expect no less from the ever-prolific Jack Antonoff.  The lyricism is thought-provoking throughout “you and forever”. Even so, a four-letter word plays a crucial role: LOVE. “You and forever” serves as the promo single and the fifth track from the project’s fifth studio album, everyone for ten minutes. Antonoff wrote and produced the intriguing record.

“You and forever” commences with what sounds like harmonized a cappella vocals. These recur throughout.  As it settles in, the record evolves into a driving, rhythmic groove. I adore the build-ups that occur throughout. Sigh, there is nothing like a powerful crescendo and music that hits you right in the chest!  Additional elements that earn “you and forever” high marks from a musical perspective include the lovely harmonic progression.  Also, at the end, our ears are blessed with beautiful saxophone harmonies (Zem Audu). Of course, Jack Antonoff is the star of the show.  He contributes a strong vocal performance that is assertive, authentic, and passionate.  “Well, walking with a ghost that shit was tearing me to shreds,” he sings in the second verse, and adds, “I had never known my name until you spoke it from your chest.” Aww, the feels! During the intense refrain, we get an f-bomb for good measure:

“So damn, the bastards called it out

Everyone they stop from doing just an inch of good

They hate themselves, forever war, it paves their hell

Fuck everything that I’ve been told ‘cause I just saw the heavens open up.”

In the chorus, it should come as no surprise that you and forever are the priorities. The power of love despite the craziness of life… or something like that.  All in all, Bleachers returns superbly with “you and forever”. This is a well-written, well-produced, and well-performed track.  A fabulous preface to everyone for ten minutes.

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